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B8 OFJ

2008 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,441 mi
Last recorded99,441 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 99,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 95,543 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,525 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 94,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 93,253 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 90,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,219 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front discs lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 83,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front discs lipped

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads are starting to wear thin

there is a nut and bolt missing from ehxaust down pipe flange

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,666 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,983 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear unevenly and wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear unevenly and wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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B8 OFJ is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 OFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 OFJ registered?

B8 OFJ is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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